TURBO DIESEL OVERLANDING VEHICLE
Factory 1997.5 6.5 Turbo Diesel 2 Door Tahoe
Hello Fellow Expedders,
This U.S. Government issue base model Tahoe was purchased in 2006 and upgraded over 7 years. It starts instantly, idles smoothly, accelerates quickly and burns 1 qt of oil between changes. No visible blow-by with good oil pressure & turbo boost. It stops straight and shifts tight. It has cruise control, tilt wheel, cold AC. and gets 20MPG on the freeway @ 60mph. It has a 30 gallon fuel capacity and runs on foreign diesel. It's dust tight and stays clean inside on dirt roads. Zero body rust, Extensive soundproofing makes for a very quiet ride while cooling modifications mean never overheating engine or transmission. Rolls Royce wool carpeting in the sleeping area, the comfortable bed and insulated window shades makes for cozy sleeping. The Solar panel allows for extended camping powering the included fridge and excellent stereo. Battery combiner means never being without a jump while the digital battery monitor keeps tabs on 3 batteries. All work done thoughtfully and professionally to marine standards with marine spec materials. Drives like new despite it's 203k miles, one minute behind the wheel and you'll agree, it's tight. Excellent ski mobile too.
Changing family circumstances requires more seats, so I'm onto a truck and pop top.
ELECTRICAL
Factory Dual 100 amp alternators power = 2 isolated electrical systems.
One 85 watt RV solar panel
• System I. Starting, vehicle, driving lights, fan & computer.
• System II. HID driving lights, exterior led lights, all interior lights, stereo, amplifier, fridge, engine & trans.
cooling fans, 12v outlets.
• Hella H4 headlights w 80/100 watt bulbs with excellent cut off.
• Painless Wiring high voltage headlight relays & wire set.
• Alpine CD with I Pod cable, Diamond Audio speaker separates in custom kick panels.
Boston Acoustic speakers in the doors and the rear. Alpine Amplifier, Satellite Radio.
• Exterior side and rear LED camping lights.
• HID driving lights installed cleanly into bumper.
• Battery combiner switch under hood for self jump, all batteries can be charged by the solar panel.
• Multi function digital battery monitor with low voltage alarm continually monitors both systems.
• 2 Blue Seas marine fuse panels, one in cab and one under hood.
• 9 Marine accessory switches installed cleanly into dash.
• 4 Hella marine flexible interior chart lights, one lg. interior LED array.
• Clifford Viper 2 way 1/4 mile alarm.
• Solar panel , 85 watt in custom aluminum theft resistant rack.
• Blue Top deep cycle house battery with 2 Blue Seas marine breakers.
• Speakers have on and off switches. turn off the aux. amp and 4 of 6 speakers to conserve electricity at night.
• Two 12 V outlets mounted into rear boxes & switch for rear LEDs
• All wiring and cables are tinned marine w heat shrink terminals.
ENGINE
• Duramax composite cooling fan with HD fan clutch.
• Factory auxiliary electrical cooling fan.
• Tinned Marine battery cables.
• Remote mounted PMD.
• Boost gauge
•. 4l80e Transmission
• B&M Hi Tech electric transmission cooler, (excellent device, IMO.)
• 1997.5 has important second generation factory cooling and lubrication modifications & OBD II.
• Variety of useful in dash warning lights, coolant level, water in fuel, etc.
• Winter engine heater.
INTERIOR
• Entire interior sound proofed with Hamilton Marine sound proofing materials, sound deadening sheets & 3/8
roll vinyl foam $1000.00+ of materials. Ceiling is insulted with closed cell foam.
• Custom interior with cold molded curved boxes.
• Light weight box lids have magnetic latches and are covered with matching GM vinyl.
• Discreet large floor box for heavy things like chains, spares, tools, jacks, etc.
• Sleeping area storage boxes and doors panels are covered in English Wilton Wool carpet used by Rolls Royce.
• 2011 Silverado black cloth seats, drivers is electric.
• Electric sunroof.
• High quality upholstered mattress with washable cover 6'2"x 4'.
• Waeco CF 40QT. 12V - 110V German fridge, inc. auxiliary thermal cover + spare control module.
EXTERIOR
• Lightweight alloy Halliburton guided missile roof storage box.
• Thule roof rack = remove entire roof array in 1 minute.
• Lightweight aluminum rack for the solar panel and cargo storage.
• Lightweight aluminum tire carrier, locks in open position. (cost me 1k)
• Lightweight aluminum locking rack for included aircraft aluminum honeycomb safari table.
• Lightweight aluminum honeycomb safari table.
• Custom aluminum under the fan bash plate.
• Factory bash plates for differential, transfer case, and fuel tank.
• Dual 8' by 10' no flap, easy up awnings.
• Painted fender flares.
SPARES
2 spare Pump Mounted Drivers, 2 Spare alternators, Turn signal unit, Headlight switch, Sunroof drain flusher, Set of engine thermostats, Thermostat controller for fridge, Fan Belt, Hose repair kit, 2 sets of off road h4 bulbs, Glow plug controller, Hood release cable, Gas cap, Expansion tank cap, Ac compressor bearing and other stuff.
ISSUES
Shiny paint with rock chips on front of hood. 1" crack in windshield by mirror, small dent in left rear barn door behind spare tire. Will need tires, but still ok. (235-85-16, 10 ply) One permanent coffee stain on carpet. Mechanic says front drive shaft slip coupling will need attention.
NEW OR NEWISH
Oil cooler lines, Oil filter adapter o ring, Oil pressure switch, House alternator, Engine sensor plugs, New Grey PMD and resistor, Turbo wastegate controller, Yukon rear differential, Rear axel bearing service, Rear u joints, Output yoke seal on transfer case, Transmission service, Vacuum Pump, Vacuum lines, De carbonized intake, 100% Regular Rotella oil changes, I have receipts showing the same 1 qt low at change, going back years and years, oil consumption has not changed. Steering components have been replaced w Moog- no play in steering.
EXTRAS
Comes with, 40 qt, 12v -110 v Waeco fridge, Insulted fridge cover, 2 awnings, Aluminum honeycomb table, Light weight stove table, 5 gal Swedish Water bladder, Unused Weathertech floor mats, 2 action packers that fit inside rocket box, Locks for table & rocket box & cable lock for fridge, Goodyear tire pump, Tire repair kit, Folding shovel, Flares, 4 unused "Ice Bar chains, Chilton manual, 400 watt inverter, solid fiberglass cowling to make cabin air filter, and other stuff.
Off road travel was on dirt roads throughout the west with minimal 4wd flexing. I choose to keep everything light forgoing heavy bumpers, winches and suspension and the circle of upgrades needed to offset added weight. Complete camp sets up within 4 minutes, bed stays made under a cover. This is my 3rd, 2 door build.
I'm not that familiar with the market so I'm asking what seems a reasonable price. I hate selling stuff, that's why it's all included. I'd rather just see it all go. $9,500.00
More images available, uploader stopped me at 10.
Tony
e:mail me at
wavedesign@live.com
Located on Bainbridge Island, WA. I can meet you at the B.I. ferry terminal if you walk ferry from Seattle.
Factory 1997.5 6.5 Turbo Diesel 2 Door Tahoe
Hello Fellow Expedders,
This U.S. Government issue base model Tahoe was purchased in 2006 and upgraded over 7 years. It starts instantly, idles smoothly, accelerates quickly and burns 1 qt of oil between changes. No visible blow-by with good oil pressure & turbo boost. It stops straight and shifts tight. It has cruise control, tilt wheel, cold AC. and gets 20MPG on the freeway @ 60mph. It has a 30 gallon fuel capacity and runs on foreign diesel. It's dust tight and stays clean inside on dirt roads. Zero body rust, Extensive soundproofing makes for a very quiet ride while cooling modifications mean never overheating engine or transmission. Rolls Royce wool carpeting in the sleeping area, the comfortable bed and insulated window shades makes for cozy sleeping. The Solar panel allows for extended camping powering the included fridge and excellent stereo. Battery combiner means never being without a jump while the digital battery monitor keeps tabs on 3 batteries. All work done thoughtfully and professionally to marine standards with marine spec materials. Drives like new despite it's 203k miles, one minute behind the wheel and you'll agree, it's tight. Excellent ski mobile too.
Changing family circumstances requires more seats, so I'm onto a truck and pop top.
ELECTRICAL
Factory Dual 100 amp alternators power = 2 isolated electrical systems.
One 85 watt RV solar panel
• System I. Starting, vehicle, driving lights, fan & computer.
• System II. HID driving lights, exterior led lights, all interior lights, stereo, amplifier, fridge, engine & trans.
cooling fans, 12v outlets.
• Hella H4 headlights w 80/100 watt bulbs with excellent cut off.
• Painless Wiring high voltage headlight relays & wire set.
• Alpine CD with I Pod cable, Diamond Audio speaker separates in custom kick panels.
Boston Acoustic speakers in the doors and the rear. Alpine Amplifier, Satellite Radio.
• Exterior side and rear LED camping lights.
• HID driving lights installed cleanly into bumper.
• Battery combiner switch under hood for self jump, all batteries can be charged by the solar panel.
• Multi function digital battery monitor with low voltage alarm continually monitors both systems.
• 2 Blue Seas marine fuse panels, one in cab and one under hood.
• 9 Marine accessory switches installed cleanly into dash.
• 4 Hella marine flexible interior chart lights, one lg. interior LED array.
• Clifford Viper 2 way 1/4 mile alarm.
• Solar panel , 85 watt in custom aluminum theft resistant rack.
• Blue Top deep cycle house battery with 2 Blue Seas marine breakers.
• Speakers have on and off switches. turn off the aux. amp and 4 of 6 speakers to conserve electricity at night.
• Two 12 V outlets mounted into rear boxes & switch for rear LEDs
• All wiring and cables are tinned marine w heat shrink terminals.
ENGINE
• Duramax composite cooling fan with HD fan clutch.
• Factory auxiliary electrical cooling fan.
• Tinned Marine battery cables.
• Remote mounted PMD.
• Boost gauge
•. 4l80e Transmission
• B&M Hi Tech electric transmission cooler, (excellent device, IMO.)
• 1997.5 has important second generation factory cooling and lubrication modifications & OBD II.
• Variety of useful in dash warning lights, coolant level, water in fuel, etc.
• Winter engine heater.
INTERIOR
• Entire interior sound proofed with Hamilton Marine sound proofing materials, sound deadening sheets & 3/8
roll vinyl foam $1000.00+ of materials. Ceiling is insulted with closed cell foam.
• Custom interior with cold molded curved boxes.
• Light weight box lids have magnetic latches and are covered with matching GM vinyl.
• Discreet large floor box for heavy things like chains, spares, tools, jacks, etc.
• Sleeping area storage boxes and doors panels are covered in English Wilton Wool carpet used by Rolls Royce.
• 2011 Silverado black cloth seats, drivers is electric.
• Electric sunroof.
• High quality upholstered mattress with washable cover 6'2"x 4'.
• Waeco CF 40QT. 12V - 110V German fridge, inc. auxiliary thermal cover + spare control module.
EXTERIOR
• Lightweight alloy Halliburton guided missile roof storage box.
• Thule roof rack = remove entire roof array in 1 minute.
• Lightweight aluminum rack for the solar panel and cargo storage.
• Lightweight aluminum tire carrier, locks in open position. (cost me 1k)
• Lightweight aluminum locking rack for included aircraft aluminum honeycomb safari table.
• Lightweight aluminum honeycomb safari table.
• Custom aluminum under the fan bash plate.
• Factory bash plates for differential, transfer case, and fuel tank.
• Dual 8' by 10' no flap, easy up awnings.
• Painted fender flares.
SPARES
2 spare Pump Mounted Drivers, 2 Spare alternators, Turn signal unit, Headlight switch, Sunroof drain flusher, Set of engine thermostats, Thermostat controller for fridge, Fan Belt, Hose repair kit, 2 sets of off road h4 bulbs, Glow plug controller, Hood release cable, Gas cap, Expansion tank cap, Ac compressor bearing and other stuff.
ISSUES
Shiny paint with rock chips on front of hood. 1" crack in windshield by mirror, small dent in left rear barn door behind spare tire. Will need tires, but still ok. (235-85-16, 10 ply) One permanent coffee stain on carpet. Mechanic says front drive shaft slip coupling will need attention.
NEW OR NEWISH
Oil cooler lines, Oil filter adapter o ring, Oil pressure switch, House alternator, Engine sensor plugs, New Grey PMD and resistor, Turbo wastegate controller, Yukon rear differential, Rear axel bearing service, Rear u joints, Output yoke seal on transfer case, Transmission service, Vacuum Pump, Vacuum lines, De carbonized intake, 100% Regular Rotella oil changes, I have receipts showing the same 1 qt low at change, going back years and years, oil consumption has not changed. Steering components have been replaced w Moog- no play in steering.
EXTRAS
Comes with, 40 qt, 12v -110 v Waeco fridge, Insulted fridge cover, 2 awnings, Aluminum honeycomb table, Light weight stove table, 5 gal Swedish Water bladder, Unused Weathertech floor mats, 2 action packers that fit inside rocket box, Locks for table & rocket box & cable lock for fridge, Goodyear tire pump, Tire repair kit, Folding shovel, Flares, 4 unused "Ice Bar chains, Chilton manual, 400 watt inverter, solid fiberglass cowling to make cabin air filter, and other stuff.
Off road travel was on dirt roads throughout the west with minimal 4wd flexing. I choose to keep everything light forgoing heavy bumpers, winches and suspension and the circle of upgrades needed to offset added weight. Complete camp sets up within 4 minutes, bed stays made under a cover. This is my 3rd, 2 door build.
I'm not that familiar with the market so I'm asking what seems a reasonable price. I hate selling stuff, that's why it's all included. I'd rather just see it all go. $9,500.00
More images available, uploader stopped me at 10.
Tony
e:mail me at
wavedesign@live.com
Located on Bainbridge Island, WA. I can meet you at the B.I. ferry terminal if you walk ferry from Seattle.
